On Tap at Back Stage Bar

Bike Friendly

Go By Bike!
Coming to McMenamins on two wheels instead of four? We offer bicycle parking outside, so bring your own bike lock and relax while you enjoy a pint or two.

Pet Friendly

Bring Along Your Pet, We Don't Mind!

Out and about with Fido or Fluffy? Feel free to stop by our pet friendly areas (sidewalk and outdoor patio areas only). Please remember to keep your pet leashed while you're with us, for the safety and comfort of all our guests.

And kindly pick up after your little furry friends.

Wifi

We offer complimentary WiFi, so connect and enjoy! No password is needed.

Games

Along with our shuffleboard and pool tables, we've recently added Pinball, a game of both luck and skill.

Pinball was banned from the early 1940s to the mid-1970s in most of America's big cities, including Chicago, where the game was born and where virtually all of its manufacturers have historically been located. We think it's a fun pastime for family and friends... test your skill!

Current pinball games in-house:

AC/DCAvengersTron

Cigar Smoking

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Handcrafted Spirits

About Back Stage Bar

The saga of the seven stories

Just wait 'til you check out this cool spot, the loftiest place to play pool and drink a beer in all the land. Step inside and have a gander up, waaaaay up — this hidden room behind the Bagdad Theater's screen stretches an incredible seven stories from floor to ceiling!

From 1930s vaudeville behind-the-scenes area to 1970s arthouse and hippie hangout, this place has a great history. We renovated it from top to bottom to become Hawthorne's most happening spot to play a round or two of 8-ball, relax before or after a movie or just stop by for a beer. And don't miss the huge 20-by-20-foot mural depicting the various tales, characters and memories from the Bagdad since its opening in 1927, painted by our own McMenamins artists.

Gluten-free buns available! These light, crisp, locally made products are available for an additional charge with hamburgers and sandwiches – just ask your server. Please note: Although the bun is gluten-free, our kitchens are not.

History

For years, this cavernous space, which reaches an altitude that still may be the highest in Portland's Southeast district, was never meant to be seen by the watchful eyes of countless audiences on the other side of the proscenium. On performance nights, it was a place of orchestrated pandemonium, the nerve center for the machinations of the Bagdad's vaudeville productions: lights, sound effects, curtains, sets, backdrops, and acres of rope, rigging and catwalks...

Hold your Private Event at Back Stage at Bagdad!

This former behind-the-scenes Bagdad Theater staging area now hosts parties and private events. Reserve one of two upper rooms (or both if you like!) for groups up to 50 – each space boasts a pool table along with dining tables and seating. Or rent the Backstage Bar itself during off hours. A full catering menu is available for groups of 15 or more upon request. After your event, guests may wander a few steps to Greater Trumps to enjoy a cigar and tumbler of scotch, or around the corner to the Bagdad Theater & Pub to take in a movie.

Just wait 'til you check out this cool spot, the loftiest place to play pool and drink a beer in all the land. Step inside and have a gander up, waaaaay up — this hidden room behind the Bagdad Theater's screen stretches an incredible seven stories from floor to ceiling!

From 1930s vaudeville behind-the-scenes area to 1970s arthouse and hippie hangout, this place has a great history. We renovated it from top to bottom to become Hawthorne's most happening spot to play a round or two of 8-ball, relax before or after a movie or just stop by for a beer. And don't miss the huge 20-by-20-foot mural depicting the various tales, characters and memories from the Bagdad since its opening in 1927, painted by our own McMenamins artists.

Gluten-free buns available! These light, crisp, locally made products are available for an additional charge with hamburgers and sandwiches – just ask your server. Please note: Although the bun is gluten-free, our kitchens are not.

For years, this cavernous space, which reaches an altitude that still may be the highest in Portland's Southeast district, was never meant to be seen by the watchful eyes of countless audiences on the other side of the proscenium. On performance nights, it was a place of orchestrated pandemonium, the nerve center for the machinations of the Bagdad's vaudeville productions: lights, sound effects, curtains, sets, backdrops, and acres of rope, rigging and catwalks...

Hold your Private Event at Back Stage at Bagdad!

This former behind-the-scenes Bagdad Theater staging area now hosts parties and private events. Reserve one of two upper rooms (or both if you like!) for groups up to 50 – each space boasts a pool table along with dining tables and seating. Or rent the Backstage Bar itself during off hours. A full catering menu is available for groups of 15 or more upon request. After your event, guests may wander a few steps to Greater Trumps to enjoy a cigar and tumbler of scotch, or around the corner to the Bagdad Theater & Pub to take in a movie.